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P386 OAK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,275 mi
Last recorded134,275 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 OAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 130,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front track rod end ball joint boots perished

Pass 4 Aug 2009 126,479 miles

both rear brake flexis perishing

front brake pipes corroding

front indicators getting white

front wipers smeary

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel vent pipe perished (o/s/r wheel arch area)

minor play in both front bottom ball joints

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

ticking noise from manifold

vaccum pipe fractured off (o/s scuttle panel area)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 122,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 117,986 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 117,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 113,692 miles

all tyre treads low †

coil springs rusty on rear

pas damper weeping fluid

slight play in both lower balljoints (n/s worse)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P386 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P386 OAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P386 OAK registered?

P386 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P386 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 OAK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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